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TDs call for more mindful use of screen time in 2019
Two Fine Gael TDs have called on people to be more mindful of their screen time in the New Year.
Speech of An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, at visit to the CSU, Bavaria, Germany
Good evening. It is a pleasure to be here, at the start of a new year, to meet with colleagues who share a similar vision about the future of Europe, as we discuss the challenges ahead.
Smart phones are harming Ireland’s famous hospitality – Lombard
The overuse of smart phones is harming our world famous hospitality culture, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Better manners required by LUAS users – Richmond
ETIQUETTE amongst Dublin’s LUAS users needs to improve, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Minister for Higher Education Welcomes Establishment of TU Dublin
The Minister for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D. today (1 January 2019) welcomed the formal establishment of Technological University Dublin.
Heydon calls for extension of evening & weekend local link bus services in 2019
Fine Gael Kildare South TD Martin Heydon has called for the evening and weekend local link bus routes to be extended into 2019. Established by Transport Minister Shane Ross in July 2018 on a pilot basis following a proposal from the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party Chairman, the routes have been reporting increased passenger numbers.
Time for election poster ban – Coffey
Fine Gael General Election candidate, Senator Paudie Coffey, has called on parties and politicians from across the political divide to unite in calling for a ban on election posters.
Speedy construction of major transport infrastructure saves money – Lawlor
Major transport projects should be worked on 24/7 for earlier completion and to ensure less disruption for commuters, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Management companies must incentivise recycling in apartment blocks – Naughton
Property management companies must incentivise recycling in apartment blocks, Fine Gael TD Hildegarde Naughton has said.
Richmond calls for deepening Irish engagement in EU post-Brexit
As the vista of Brexit draws closer, Fine Gael Senator and spokesman on European Affairs, Neale Richmond, has called on the Government to deepen Irish engagement in the European Union (EU) post Brexit.